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The Aero Experience is a celebration of Midwest aviation and aerospace achievement. We invite you to join us as we explore the treasures of Midwest aviation through first-hand experiences. Our contributors take turns flying lead, and we are always looking for new destinations. Check in with The Aero Experience frequently to see where we will land today, and then go out and have your own aero experiences!

Blue skies,

Carmelo Turdo, Mark Nankivil and Fred Harl - The Aero Experience Team

Saturday, May 14, 2011

EAA Webinar Highlights New Young Eagles Flight Plan

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This week's EAA Webinar addressed the new Young Eagles Flight Plan, the program designed to move today's youth "from the right seat to the left seat." In brief, the path to pilot success includes the following steps:

1. Young Eagle Flight - youth aged 8-17 are given their first flight, after which they receive a log book recording the flight and follow-up materials for registration for additional training opportunities

2. Free Student Membership in EAA (through age 19), which includes "Sport Aviation" electronic version, member discounts, and free membership in Academy of Model Aeronautics

4. First Flight Lesson - Young Eagles who complete Recreational Pilot training course are eligible for a voucher to pay for a first flight lesson, up to $120 at the FAA approved flight school of their choice

Since the program began earlier this year, about 9,200 EAA Student Memberships have been added, and over 7,200 students have begun the flight training course. Congratulations to the EAA Young Eagles team for a great start on training the next generation of pilots!

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